Oquawka is a village located in Henderson County Illinois. Oquawka has a 2024 population of 1,062. It is also the county seat of Henderson County. Oquawka is currently declining at a rate of -1.48% annually and its population has decreased by -5.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,124 in 2020.
The average household income in Oquawka is $56,698 with a poverty rate of 14.74%. The median age in Oquawka is 52.1 years: 49.6 years for males, and 55.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oquawka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 90.97% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 7.53% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 476 | 1.92 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.13 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Married | 162 | 2.44 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Female | 46 | 3.11 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Male | 36 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
2.55
Average Family Size
1.92
Average Household Size
89.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 7.78% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 9.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 7.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 8.18% |
| High School Graduate | 337 | 44.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 4.09% |
| Some College | 143 | 18.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 669 | 582 | 98 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 58 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $62,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,088 | $47,708 | $29,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,721 | $41,190 | $29,583 |
| Some College | $40,476 | $41,985 | $28,750 |
$37,721
Average Earnings
$41,190
Average Male
$29,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.78% of Oquawka residents speak only English, while 0.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 794 | 132 | 16.62% |
| Multiple | 70 | 3 | 4.29% |
14.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.33%
Male Poverty Rate
11.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oquawka is White, with 16.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oquawka is Multiple, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.64% |
| High School | 11.28% |
| Some College | 9.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Male Employed | 12.09% |
| Female Employed | 7.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $70,037 |
| Households | $41,694 | $56,698 |
| Married Families | $96,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,798 | $42,501 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
92
Number of Veterans
92
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 13.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.91%
Born in Oquawka
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Oquawka residents were born in the United States, with 55.91% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 986 | -15 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | 1,001 | -15 | -1.48% |
| 2027 | 1,016 | -16 | -1.55% |
| 2026 | 1,032 | -15 | -1.43% |
| 2025 | 1,047 | -15 | -1.41% |
| 2024 | 1,062 | -16 | -1.48% |
| 2023 | 1,078 | -14 | -1.28% |
| 2022 | 1,092 | -27 | -2.41% |
| 2021 | 1,119 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 1,124 | -136 | -10.79% |
| 2019 | 1,260 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,262 | -19 | -1.48% |
| 2017 | 1,281 | -14 | -1.08% |
| 2016 | 1,295 | -24 | -1.82% |
| 2015 | 1,319 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 1,321 | 6 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 1,315 | -9 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 1,324 | -29 | -2.14% |
| 2011 | 1,353 | -22 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 1,375 | 0 | 0% |